Three solar farms that will become largest in the country get planning approval

A solar farm in a large countryside
Three solar farms have been approved that will hold 1.35 GW of energy capacity (Image credit: Getty Images)

The Labour Government approved plans for three major solar farms in the UK that are all more than five times larger than the largest existing solar farm in the country.

Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero Ed Miliband approved the plans as part of a major push towards making Britain a "clean energy superpower" and combat energy price rises.

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